AN INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION - BEGINNERS' WORKSHOP
Since qualifying as a Mountain Leader and setting up Moors to Mountains, there has always been a level of interest from individuals wanting to get out on the hill and improve or even start to learn the very basics of map and compass navigation, route planning and basic skills.
I have finally got around to compiling my own four session itinerary that is intended to provide a springboard for those with little to no navigation experience and open up a path to feeling more confident when on solo or group treks in the great outdoors.
My workshop sessions are entirely my own content. For anybody who is looking to complete a proper recognised navigation certificate or qualification, such as those under the NNAZ Bronze, Silver and Gold accreditations, there are already several respected and competent operators offering these courses. I would be happy to advise and recommend on request.
Limited to 6 PARTICIPANTS, usually £55.00 per session.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER - £45.00 / Book all 4 classes £165.00.
HOW'S IT GOING TO OPERATE?
The workshop has been designed as a course of four sessions to give varied terrain and a chance to develop and practice skills.
There will be an option to attend the first session only for absolute beginners who just wish to try their hand at nav.
To take part in any of the further dates, participants must have attended the first introductory class.
Additional remote support material will be provided.
Participants should have their own compass and maps.
Limited spares will be available for loan.
WHAT AREAS ARE COVERED?
Map symbols and appropriate us of different map scales.
Setting the map and contour interpretation.
Understanding how to use a map and compass together.
Using compass bearings with pacing, timing and "tick off" features.
Route cards and accurate route planning techniques.
Relocation techniques.
Limited to 6 PARTICIPANTS, usually £55.00 per session.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER - £45.00 / Book all 4 classes £165.00.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE!
Due to the volume of client enquiries, I am expecting to have to run multiple occurrences of each session. Groups will be limited to 6 PARTICIPANTS to ensure my full attention and time for everybody in attendance and the best possible learning experience.
PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED DATES BELOW AND I WILL RUN THE COURSE BASED ON DEMAND.
Sessions are going to be packed with all sorts of information and I want you all to go home feeling that you've learned a new valuable skill set and that it was worth the price of the course.
SESSION 1 will take place in the West Pennine Moors and will act as a total introduction to map reading with navigating on the hillside using both map and compass techniques. There will be an initial theory session indoors at a chosen venue before heading out for a full day out on the moors.
SESSION 2 is going to build on this with more focus on route planning, helping participants gain and insight of how terrain is represented on the map and how to avoid common mistakes. Plenty of opportunities will be given to develop, practice and test your newly learned skills.
SESSION 3 will take place in the Lake District. This will present an excellent opportunity for participants to really get into contour and map feature interpretation, and learn how timing and pacing methods can be adjusted to deal with steeper terrain in the mountains.
SESSION 4 is to be held in the Dark Peak area. I hope to really throw participants "in at the deep end" with some tough navigation across almost featureless and difficult moorland. This day will be a real chance to perfect timing and pacing methods, and utilise "tick off features" as much as possible.
AS DISCUSSED ABOVE... it is possible to book on JUST SESSION 1, or then any combination of Sessions 2, 3 and 4. But course is designed as a whole programme and booking on to all four sessions will allow any participant to get the most from the whole experience.
Limited to 6 PARTICIPANTS, usually £55.00 per session.
INTRODUCTORY OFFER - £45.00 / Book all 4 classes £165.00.